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• Major Midwest Ski Resort Group Moves from Indy Pass to IKON Pass

  06-03-2026 21:44 via powder.com
  
  Skiing's independent multi-pass, Indy Pass, will see some changes to its lineup of resorts for the 2026/27 season, and the company's director has something to say about it.
  By offering access to more than 300 resorts worldwide for two days of skiing at each, without taking ownership of the resorts, the Indy Pass has long been committed to supporting independent ski areas and keeping skiing more accessible.
  As passes for next season go on sale, which resorts are included on each pass is a major c
  
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• Arapahoe Basin's Beloved Zuma Bowl Finally Opens This Weekend

  06-03-2026 21:36 via powder.com
  
  The bowl is back.For the first time this season, Arapahoe Basin, Colorado, is dropping the ropes on Montezuma Bowl, or Zuma.The zone comes back into play on Saturday, March 7, 2026, with two main trail options: Cooper and Gentling. But there will be more for skiers to choose from, including limited openings from Long Chute all the way to Durance, in Miner's Glade, and the runs off Mountain Goat Travers (like Torreys, Grays, Bierstadt, and more).The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is here! Look for a pr
  
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• Alaska's Andrew Kurka Is Poised to Attack Cortina's Paralympic Slope with a Vengeance

  06-03-2026 21:30 via powder.com
  
  Alaskan Andrew Kurka was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated in the lead-up to the Beijing 2022 Paralympics as a top contender to bring home multiple medals; however, it didn’t go quite as planned.Then 30, Kurka was at the pinnacle of his Para alpine skiing career, in addition to being the defending Paralympic monoski downhill champion from PyeongChang 2018. And boasting multiple world titles too.But a crash shortly before competition on the Paralympic course in China changed thing
  
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• Miracle March: Two Feet of Snow Slams Utah Ski Resorts

  06-03-2026 21:15 via powder.com
  
  Well, the storm pulled through.At some ski resorts throughout Utah, multiple feet of powder have fallen over the past 24 hours. The epicenter, as is often the case, is the Cottonwoods, the canyons outside Salt Lake City, home to Alta Ski Area, Snowbird, Brighton, and Solitude.Snowbird wasted no time showing off the goods. In an Instagram post from Friday morning, a skier nearly disappeared into the white room. We’re not jealous—you are.Tap or click below to watch. Keep reading for st
  
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• Mammoth Mountain Appeals OSHA Determination on Ski Patroller's Death

  06-03-2026 20:55 via powder.com
  
  The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) opened an investigation at Mammoth Mountain, following the death of a ski patroller in an accident last winter.
  Claire Murphy was one of two ski patrollers caught in an avalanche on February 14, 2025, at Mammoth Mountain, while working to open terrain in an area called 'Avalanche Chutes.' The second patroller survived, but Murphy tragically passed away due to injuries.Following the investigation, Cal/OSHA made an administrative
  
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• Third Cancellation in Weeks: Freeride World Tour Bails on Austria

  06-03-2026 19:26 via powder.com
  
  Another event, another cancellation.The Freeride World Tour announced on March 6, 2026, that its Fieberbrunn Pro competition in Austria had been canned.“While Fieberbrunn still offered the best available conditions, none of the options assessed met the safety, snow quality, and contestability standards required to stage a Freeride World Tour Pro competition,” organizers wrote in a release.At first, organizers saw promising conditions on the Fieberbrunn venue, the Wildseeloder. But, t
  
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• Meet Dasha, Solitude's Adorable New Avalanche Rescue Dog In Training

  06-03-2026 13:15 via powder.com
  
  The avalanche dog team at Solitude Mountain Resort, Utah, is getting a whole lot cuter. The resort, in a social media post, introduced Dasha, a black nine-week-old Australian Shepherd Lab mix, alongside her patrol handler, PJ.For now, she’s a puppy still learning the ropes. But before long, Dasha could be on the front lines, helping sniff out skiers stuck in the snow. Check out more photos of Dasha below.The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is here! Look for a print copy on a newsstand near y
  
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• McCauley: Going Strong

  06-03-2026 13:10 via nyskiblog.com
  The first signs of spring appeared last weekend and the doomers were out in full force. The winter is over! The rain is coming! If you internalized the social media discourse then you might as well pack your gear and call it a season. The rest of us will be enjoying the warmer weather and soft turns. Way up North in Old Forge the locals had missed the news that winter was over. The Olympic snowfort built the previous weekend » Read More »
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• 100 New Runs, $100 Lift Tickets: Deer Valley Slashes Prices for Rest of Season

  06-03-2026 12:18 via powder.com
  
  Park City, Utah ski resort Deer Valley debuted its massive terrain expansion this season, expanding its skiable acreage to more than 4,300.
  The increase in acreage also amounted to 100 new skiable runs. To celebrate, Deer Valley has announced a new lift-ticket special starting March 4, 2026.
  Through the end of the season, Deer Valley will offer $100 half-day lift tickets, allowing skiers to experience 100 new runs at a significantly lower price.
  Access to discounted lift tickets starts at 12:30
  
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• U.S. Para Alpine Skiers and Snowboarders Are Amped for Winter Paralympics "Italian Style"

  06-03-2026 11:57 via powder.com
  
  CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy: Team USA Para Athletes couldn’t be more excited and anxious to attack courses and show the world what they’re capable of as the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games open this weekend in northern Italy. Thirty-two American athletes, consisting of 24 Para alpine skiers and eight snowboarders, will begin quests for coveted Paralympic medals in sun-drenched Cortina d’Ampezzo, as competition officially kicks off on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
  
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